Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences
412 Russ Hall
Pittsburg State University
1701 South Broadway
Pittsburg KS 66762

Welcome to theDepartment of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences

An administrative unit housing multiple disciplines and located in historic Russ Hall, the Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences (HPASS) was formally established in Spring 2011 with the combination of the previously separate departments of History and Social Sciences. The department has the following undergraduate majors and/or minors, as well as a graduate degree in History:

Educating as well as training, departmental programs equip graduates not only to pursue rewarding careers but also cultivate student capacity for critical thought, moral reflection, and active citizenship. Graduates have pursued advanced degrees, such as:

Juris Doctor (Law School)Master of Science in Social WorkMaster of Arts in Teaching

Master of Criminal JusticeMaster of Arts in HistoryMaster of Public Administration

Ph.D in Sociology or Political Science or Philosophy or Geography or History or Criminology or Social Work

Other graduates have used their educations to secure employment in a wide-range of vocational choices, such as the following examples:

GIS SpecialistPrivate Social Work PracticeCase Manager for Social ServicesSmall Business OwnerGovernment/Urban PlannerProbation, Parole, CorrectionArchivist: Museum/LibraryGroup Facilitator

If you are uncertain about what you are interested in or what you can do with a particular degree program, take a look at the information on the Chair's Message page where you will find an introduction to the department and, more importantly, brief descriptions of the department's programs.